Deadline extended for FreeDish MPEG2 slots submissions

Prasar Bharati has extended the deadline for submissions to take part in the e-auction of vacant MPEG2 slots on Doordarshan FreeDish to May 15 and, therefore, the actual biddings will start May 19. The successful bidders will get a slot on FreeDish for the period May 28, 2025 to March 31, 2026, an advisory from […]

Sudhir Chaudhary unveils teaser of his new show ‘Decode With Sudhir Chaudhary’ on Doordarshan

Veteran journalist and one of India’s most recognizable news anchors, Sudhir Chaudhary, has officially lifted the curtain on his next big project a new 9pm prime-time show titled ‘Decode With Sudhir Chaudhary’ on Doordarshan. The promo was unveiled today via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, accompanied by the caption, “The wait is over… एक […]

Digital Radio is the future, but analog must co-exist says at WAVES 2025

A compelling panel discussion titled ‘Radio Reimagined: Thriving in the Digital Age’ took centre stage at the ongoing World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025) in Mumbai today. The session, rich in global perspectives and expert insights, delved deep into the opportunities and challenges surrounding the radio broadcasting industry in the digital era. As […]

Sudhir Chaudhary announces new show for DD News, says “Good content still has a place” at WAVES 2025

Veteran journalist and television anchor Sudhir Chaudhary made a candid and heartfelt appearance at WAVES 2025, sharing insights from his journey through India’s evolving news media landscape and announcing his next big move — a new 9pm show for Doordarshan. Speaking at the summit, the former Zee News CEO reflected on the tough balance between […]

Gaurav Dwivedi on empowering India’s storytellers through WAVES OTT

It was a nostalgic yet forward-looking keynote by Gaurav Dwivedi, CEO of Prasar Bharati, at the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025, as he traced India’s public broadcasting journey — from radio’s golden era to the launch of its own OTT platform. Addressing a packed hall at Jio World Centre, Dwivedi spoke passionately about […]

Make in India to get fresh impetus with direct-to-mobile technology

India’s flagship ‘Make in India’ programme is poised to receive a significant boost as the government prepares to roll out Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) broadcasting technology, a move that could revolutionize how content is delivered to citizens and elevate the country’s position in homegrown tech innovation. According to an ANI report, the Centre is actively working with […]